Construction technology startup Mastt has raised USD9.5 million less than 12 months after its seed round, as it aims to almost double its headcount and continue expansion abroad. The round was led by VC firm OIF Ventures, with participation from Assignar co-founder and CEO Sean McCreanor, Assignar Chief Revenue Officer Chris Peterson and Mastt’s own chief technology officer David Jablonski.  Existing investors Artesian, Significant Early Venture Capital, Investible and Gravel Road Ventures, the venture fund of Aconex co-founders Rob Phillpot and Leigh Jasper, also contributed to the heavily oversubscribed round.   Mastt’s platform provides capital asset owners with transparency and

One Equity Partners (OEP), a middle market private equity firm, is to acquire PGW Auto Glass (PGW), a distributor of aftermarket glass products for the North American automotive sector, from a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation (LKQ). Terms of the transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2022 and is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, have not been disclosed. PGW has a long and rich history of serving automotive glass installers across North America. The Company’s over 900 employees have helped build industry leading, trusted customer service. OEP will partner with PGW management,

Vira Health, the company behind menopause app, Stella, has secured USD12 million in new funding to continue its mission of improving women’s long-term health. The latest financing ledgy Octopus Ventures builds on a previous USD2 million funding round that drew investment from LocalGlobe, MMC, Amino Collective, among others. The new investment will support growth of the Stella app in the US market, clinical trials and the addition of medication and telemedicine. 

Grant Thornton UK’s Corporate Finance team has advised on the sale of education-technology (EdTech) company Sumdog to a Scandinavian buyer, eEducation Albert (Albert), with more activity in the sector expected amid significant investor demand. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Sumdog was founded in 1994 and has become a leading global B2B player in the EdTech market, with a strong presence in the United States as well as across Europe. Sumdog’s digital platform is currently used by approximately 15 per cent of all schools in the UK and 10 per cent of all schools in the US. It is a complete digital learning

New York-based private equity firm Goode Partners has made a USD30 million minority investment in JOCKO FUEL, a provider of premium sports and lifestyle nutritional products.

Fourshore Partners (Fourshore) has acquired Buske Logistics (Buske), a provider of critical contract logistics services with expertise in the packaging, food & beverage, and automotive industries. Buske Logistics prides itself in being committed to offering its customers the kind of personal attention that results in quick answers, superior value, cutting edge technology, and the most reliable performance in the industry. The transaction was led by Jose Costa, Pedro Freyre, Nate Barbera, and Milos Milosevic at Fourshore Partners. Akerman LLP served as legal counsel to Fourshore Partners. Holland & Knight LLP and Stephens Inc served as advisors to the seller.

Cheyne Capital has agreed a EUR63.3 million funding partnership with Bain Capital Credit, LP and Stoneweg Hospitality to support the acquisition and redevelopment of the Andalucia Plaza Hotel in Marbella.

Hybrid studio and digital fitness platform BLOK has secured GBP3.75 million in a funding pre-Series A funding round led by ACF Investors, with additional investment from Elcot Capital and The Santon Group. The funding round also included investment from the UK  government’s Future Fund, Crowdcube and angel investor Rob Wirszycz, who will be joining the business as Chairman.    The funding will be used to build upon BLOK’s new hybrid model, that combines in-studio, at home and at-office programmes, all linked through a single digital platform. To facilitate this  strategic move, Blok is making a number of key additions to

BaltCap Growth Fund, together with I Asset Management, a Lithuanian private equity firm, has invested in Dr VET, which operates five veterinary clinics in Vilnius. IAM Petcare Growth Fund acquired 65 per cent of the shares of Vet Ventures, a holding company of the clinics, BaltCap Growth Fund’s stake is 35 per cent. Vet Ventures employs 60 people and plans to acquire and open additional clinics later this year.

Audax Private Equity (Audax) has completed the sale of Stonewall Kitchen (Stonewall), a provider of branded specialty food and home good products, to TA Associates. Established in 1991 and headquartered in York, Maine, Stonewall Kitchen serves its specialty food and home goods products to more than 8,500 wholesale accounts nationwide and internationally. In addition, Stonewall operates eleven retail locations throughout New England and provides its products through catalogs and an industry-leading direct-to-consumer website. Harris Williams is serving as lead financial advisor and Robert W Baird is serving as a co-advisor. Kirkland & Ellis and Fredrikson & Byron PA are serving